The Supreme Court on July 8 ruled in favor of the Trump administration, lifting a nationwide injunction that blocked federal layoffs. This clears the way for additional downsizing across federal agencies. The unsigned decision emphasized it was not deciding on the legality of the administration’s attempt to reshape over 20 government agencies, but determined the […]
In anticipation of an upcoming $945 million, 10-mile-long light rail line, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has completed the project’s environmental review and is now seeking public input. The light rail design was selected as the Locally Preferred Alternative, setting the stage for the future high-capacity transit option between southern Salt Lake County and […]
Utah and Nevada have been recognized as being among the top contenders for best infrastructure conditions across the entire nation, a report finds. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – the leading organization of civil engineers in the county – Utah and Nevada are among only four states that have received a […]
A federal court handed New York a $120 million victory this week, ordering the Trump administration to release electric vehicle infrastructure funds that had been frozen since January. Attorney General Letitia James secured the preliminary injunction after challenging the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) decision to halt National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program payments across […]
St. Johns County, Florida is seeking proposals to redevelop the World Golf Village. In an agreement governed by the state, the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to pursue a public-private partnership (P3) to redevelop the site, which hosts the World Golf Hall of Fame and an IMAX theater. While the agreement will allow the […]
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is cutting red tape to speed up a significant light rail expansion project. Following through on his Feb. 20 executive order, the mayor signed new legislation on July 2 seeking to streamline permitting processes. Specifically, the regulatory push targets the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) project that will link West Seattle and […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new housing bill into law as part of the state’s 2025-2026 budget, overhauling environmental protection rules to address California’s housing shortage and homeless crisis. The two bills — AB 130 and SB 131 — amend long-standing development barriers and reform the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which requires reviews for […]